{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Yoga Doesn\u2019t Have a Devil. So What\u2019s the Enemy? (Part 1)","description":"Let\u2019s talk about something a little controversial today\u2026 the forces of evil. \ud83d\udc40 How do different wisdom traditions frame temptation, demons, and the dark forces that often appear right before a spiritual breakthrough? I\u2019ll explore the story of Eve in the garden, Jesus in the desert, and Buddha under the Bodhi tree, comparing how each figure faces illusion, doubt, and distraction\u2014and what we can learn from them in our own practice. I\u2019ll also break down how yogic philosophy (and Hinduism more broadly) defines the \u201cenemy\u201d very differently\u2014from the ego as adversary to karmic patterns of desire and delusion. We\u2019ll explore: \ud83d\udd39 Why the darkest moments often come before awakening \ud83d\udd39 Jesus vs. Mara: how two traditions handle temptation \ud83d\udd39 The serpent\u2019s tactic: twist truth, create doubt \ud83d\udd39 Why contentment (Santosha) is spiritual protection \ud83d\udd39 Vedanta\u2019s view: ego, craving, and identification as the true \u2018enemy\u2019 \ud83d\udd39 How to tell if you\u2019re in a \u201cspiritual setup\u201d moment This is part one of a two-part conversation exploring temptation, truth, and the psychological and spiritual forces we encounter on the path. Whether you\u2019re deep into the Gita or just navigating your own spiritual uplevel, this one\u2019s for you. \ud83d\udc96 Ready to deepen your practice and live from your true nature? Explore the Uplifted Membership here =&amp;gt;  https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/uplifted\/?utm_medium=social&amp;amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;amp;utm_campaign=uplifted &amp;nbsp; Book mentioned: Deceived No More by Doreen Virtue FREE Practice: 10 Min Kundalini Kriya For Awakening For Beginners | GUIDED KUNDALINI MEDITATION Relevant Blog: What Is Santosha? Yoga\u2019s Philosophy of Happiness. &amp;nbsp; Relevant to Today\u2019s Episode: \u2705  History of Yoga \ud83d\udcd6  Yoga Life Book&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc0d  Yoga for Self Mastery \ud83d\udc96  Uplifted Membership \ud83c\udfa7 Also Listen to: #362 \u2013  Somatics, Catholicism &amp;amp; Tantra \u2013 A Big Picture Inquiry #395 \u2013  The Role of \u201cGod\u201d in Yoga + Tantric Shadow Work w\/ Katie Silcox #408 - Aparigraha vs. Hustle Culture: I Quit Maximizing. Here's What Happened &amp;nbsp; \u00a9 2026 Uplifted Yoga |  BrettLarkin.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Uplifted Yoga Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brettlarkin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40365690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/434242\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40365690"}